to take somebody on

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• take somebody unawares — • to take somebody unawares • to catch somebody unawares (from Idioms in Speech) to surprise to be caught unawares (from Idioms in Speech) to be taken by surprise When I am caught unawares I usually tell the truth. (I. Murdoch) The use of his… …   Idioms and examples

• take somebody seriously — take sb/sth ˈseriously idiom to think that sb/sth is important and deserves your attention and respect • We take threats of this kind very seriously. • Why can t you ever take anything seriously? • Headaches in young children should always be… …   Useful english dictionary

• take somebody for granted — take sb/sth for ˈgranted idiom to be so used to sb/sth that you do not recognize their true value any more and do not show that you are grateful • Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. • We take having an endless supply… …   Useful english dictionary

• take somebody in — ˌtake sbˈin derived 1. to allow sb to stay in your home • to take in lodgers • He was homeless, so we took him in. 2. often passive to make sb believe sth that is not true Syn: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• take somebody through something — ˌtake sb ˈthrough sth derived to help sb learn or become familiar with sth, for example by talking about each part in turn • The director took us through the play scene by scene. • I still don t understand the contract. Can you take me through it …   Useful english dictionary

• take somebody under your wing — take sb under your ˈwing idiom to take care of and help sb who has less experience of sth than you Main entry: ↑wingidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• take somebody's place — take sb s/sth s ˈplace | take the place of sb/sth idiom to replace sb/sth • She couldn t attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. • Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. Main entry: ↑placeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• take somebody as they come — take sth as it ˈcomes | take sb as they ˈcome idiom to accept sth/sb without wishing it/them to be different or without thinking about it/them very much in advance • She takes life as it comes. Main entry: ↑takeidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• take somebody aback — ˌtake sb aˈback derived usually passive to shock or surprise sb very much Main entry: ↑takederived …   Useful english dictionary

• take somebody as you find them — take sb as you ˈfind them idiom to accept sb as they are without expecting them to behave in a special way or have special qualities Main entry: ↑findidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• take somebody at their word — take sb at their ˈword idiom to believe exactly what sb says or promises Main entry: ↑wordidiom …   Useful english dictionary